Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Imagine waking up to the heavenly aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, slathered in a velvety cream cheese icing… sounds like a dream come true, right? Well, with these Overnight Cinnamon Rolls, you can make that dream a reality! 
Who doesn’t love a good cinnamon roll? Soft, fluffy, gooey, and utterly irresistible… it’s the ultimate breakfast treat! But, let’s be real, making cinnamon rolls from scratch can be a real pain, what with all the rising and waiting and rolling out… it’s enough to make you want to give up and just buy a package of frozen rolls instead. 
But fear not, dear breakfast lovers! These Overnight Cinnamon Rolls are here to save the day. With a simple, make-ahead recipe that lets you do most of the work the day before, you can have freshly baked cinnamon rolls on the table in no time. And the best part? They’re so easy to make, even a novice baker can do it! 
So, how do you make these magical rolls? It’s simple! First, you’ll need to make the dough. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for a few minutes until it gets all frothy and bubbly. Then, add in some flour, salt, and melted butter, and mix until a shaggy dough forms. 
Next, you’ll need to let the dough rise. This is the part where you get to be patient and let the yeast do its magic. Let it rise for about an hour, or until it’s doubled in size. Then, punch it down and roll it out into a big ol’ rectangle. 
Now it’s time for the fun part – adding the filling! Mix together some sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter, and spread it all over the dough. Then, roll it up into a tight log and slice it into individual rolls. 
Place the rolls in a baking dish, cover them with plastic wrap, and refrigerate them overnight. In the morning, let them rise for another hour or so, then bake them until they’re golden brown. 
While the rolls are baking, you can make the cream cheese icing. Simply mix together some softened cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar, and you’re good to go! 
And that’s it! Slather the icing on the rolls, and you’re ready to go. These Overnight Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert. They’re soft, fluffy, gooey, and utterly irresistible… and with this easy recipe, you can have them on the table in no time! 
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for filling)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (for icing)
- 1/4 cup butter (for icing)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- 1. Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes until it gets all frothy and bubbly.
- 2. Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the bowl, and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3. Let the dough rise for about an hour, or until it's doubled in size.
- 4. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a big ol' rectangle.
- 5. Mix together sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter, and spread it all over the dough.
- 6. Roll it up into a tight log and slice it into individual rolls.
- 7. Place the rolls in a baking dish, cover them with plastic wrap, and refrigerate them overnight.
- 8. In the morning, let them rise for another hour or so, then bake them until they're golden brown.
- 9. While the rolls are baking, make the cream cheese icing by mixing together softened cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar.
- 10. Slather the icing on the rolls, and serve.
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